Text Notices

Text SIGNUP to 630-478-8575 or use this form
Follow the prompts to text your library card number and PIN. Providing your email address is optional.The Library does not charge a fee for this service, but your cell phone plan’s regular text messaging rates apply.

With Library text notices you can receive text messages when

• items on hold are ready for pickup
• items checked out are due soon
• items checked out are overdue

You can also send text messages to

• renew items checked out
• list items checked out and on hold

Track multiple accounts from one phone number

• text ADDCARD after you sign up
• text DROPCARD to remove the additional card

Opt in/out at any time using the commands below.
Texts are available in English and Spanish.

Available Commands

ADDCARD – Add an additional card to your text alert accountDROPCARD – Remove a card that was added using ADDCARDFEES – Opt in/out of fine notificationsHELP – Request helpHL – Get a list of holds that are ready for pick upHOLDS – Opt in/out of hold notificationsIOU – Current fines & fees for each cardMYBOOKS – List of items checked out, on hold, ready for pickup and finesMYCARDS – List of cards registered to text alert accountNEWPASS – Update PIN linked to library card numberNOTICES – Current status of all opt in/out servicesOL – Get a list of overdue itemsOVERDUE – Opt in/out of overdue notificationsQUIT – Stop receiving messages (will be followed by several prompts)RA – Renew all eligible itemsRENEW – Opt in/out of renew notificationsRESEND – Resend the last messageRL – Get a list of items you can renewSIGNUP – Register for text alertsSWITCHPHONE – Update phone number or carrier